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The US refused, especially the US Navy, to believe the North had any choppers, at least enough to conduct operations with. And, consequently, stuck by their official report of friendly fire destroying US Navy PCF #19 (Swift Boat) in 1968; which witness's, crewmen, and the final aftermath resulted in Swift Boat 19 being sunk, leaving one US Sailor in the sunken boat. During the entire contact, PCF 19 & 12 reported being heavily engaged with NVAF helicopters off the DMZ area of operation during the night. The Swifts fired their .50s and the choppers fired rockets and machine guns at the boats.
US jets were called in, and fired rockets at the USS Boston (heavy cruiser) and an Australian warship, killing two Australian sailors.
The South Vietnamese Military had hundreds of US supplied UH-1 Iroquois (Hueys), CH-47 Chinooks, as well as T28 Trojan propeller driven fighter bombers (the Trojan was actually a trainer being modified for use as an attack plane), the A1 Skyraider a prop driven dive bomber (see film: Rescue Dawn starring Christian Bale), and F5 Freedom Fighters (jet).
What else can I help you with?
Where in Vietnam in 1973 did people get on helicopters from rooftops?
You may be thinking of the year 1975 where many evacuations took place in the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon prior to the arrival of enemy forces from North Vietnam who overran the capital April 30, 1975 . This evacuation from a rooftop became one of the iconic photographs of that war . ~ see related link below for additional information .
Where helicopters used in Pearl Harber?
No. Not in WW2. There were no operational helicopters until really after the War.
How many helicopters does the us military have?
Approximately 12,000 US helicopters were deployed in Vietnam.
What are people from Vietnam called?
Vietnamese.
What is vietnamese for strength?
Sức mạnh is the Vietnamese translation for strength.
What has the author John Everett-Heath written?
John Everett-Heath has written: 'Helicopters in Combat' -- subject(s): American Aerial operations, History, Military helicopters, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975 'Place names of the world' -- subject(s): Geographical Names, History
What has the author Albert Rampone written?
Albert Rampone has written: 'Silent birdmen' -- subject(s): American Aerial operations, American Personal narratives, Military helicopters, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975
What do helicopters pilots do?
They fly helicopters.
How big are helicopters?
Helicopters are about 200 feet
What is a group of helicopters called?
A group of helicopters.
Do helicopters grow?
Helicopters are machines, they can not grow.
What are grey helicopters used for?
what are the grey helicopters for
Are helicopters dangerous?
yes, helicopters are dangerous
What would be some alliteration about a helicopter?
The alliteration for helicopters could be higher helicopters or heavy helicopters
What is the the proper adjective for vietnamese?
The proper adjective for "Vietnamese" is "Vietnamese." For example, "Vietnamese cuisine" or "Vietnamese culture."
Where in Vietnam in 1973 did people get on helicopters from rooftops?
You may be thinking of the year 1975 where many evacuations took place in the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon prior to the arrival of enemy forces from North Vietnam who overran the capital April 30, 1975 . This evacuation from a rooftop became one of the iconic photographs of that war . ~ see related link below for additional information .
Are Helicopters important?
Yes, and not only as military equipment.- if it wasnt for helicopters, hundreds of thousands of people would not be alive today with things such as - Search and rescue helicopters Firefighting helicopters Air ambulances (medEvac) Coast guard helicopters the reality is that helicopters are vital in our modern world
